Long ago, American Goalkeepers have created a stir overseas, evident by this article.
Spurs keeper and all-round Premier League legend Brad Friedel answers FourFourTwo's inane ramblings back in July 2008. - The Top English Language Soccer Magazine 2008
Article is a bit stupid for my views per the one question so ignore that.
Kasey Keller and Marcus Hahnemann, the latter to a smaller degree has been popular over there too.
Friedel definitely is looked at as one of the best goalkeepers from America to ever play in the premier league. And still playing from what I know.
Brits don’t throw the term “Legend” around loosely, but this morning they are universally using that term for Howard.